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srreality |
Jul 14 2015, 07:07 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 73 Joined: 14-July 15 From: Colorado Member No.: 18,957 Region Association: None |
I've run across a Porsche 914, 1972 vintage I think, with 1.7-liter engine. There's actually two cars involved, the primary and a parts car. The primary's body work and paint work, including rust elimination are finished. The car is partly disassembled, with the engine/transaxle out. The engine has low compression on one cylinder, so a rebuild is called for, either partial or complete. I believe I can handle reassembly, swapping parts, installing new ones where necessary, etc. but can't do an engine rebuild. I propose to stick with fuel injection (repaired as necessary) and a straight-forward rebuild, reusing what makes sense and renewing otherwise. I'm trying to "ball park" what that rebuild might cost.
This will be a winter time project for me, as I have the space, the time (I'm retired) and maybe the inclination to finish what someone else started. I saw this forum and decided to ask a more knowledgeable community for thoughts, advice and warnings.............. |
brant |
Jul 14 2015, 07:15 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,632 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Where in co?
Maybe we can help. One of the locals could maYbe go with you to look at it. These cars rust badly and are not economical to fix in some me cases. Most of us that have been involved for a while learned the hard way on our first purchase and lost money on our first purchases on rusted out choices. We have a strong local group and a yahoo page you should join. A Saturday gathering coming up. I'm in longmont if I can help. |
srreality |
Jul 14 2015, 09:51 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 73 Joined: 14-July 15 From: Colorado Member No.: 18,957 Region Association: None |
Where in co? Maybe we can help. One of the locals could maYbe go with you to look at it. These cars rust badly and are not economical to fix in some me cases. Most of us that have been involved for a while learned the hard way on our first purchase and lost money on our first purchases on rusted out choices. We have a strong local group and a yahoo page you should join. A Saturday gathering coming up. I'm in longmont if I can help. Thanks for the offer. I'm confident the body work and paint are new, sound and finished. That's one of my criteria for a project - - - no body work or paint. Been down that road on a TR3A. I'm worried about the cost of rebuilding the engine. |
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